Section 915 IAC 3-6-5 - Need determination considerationsAuthority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 5.
(a) The department shall consider an applicant's financial condition and needs when making determinations regarding awards of assistance from the fund. The department shall use this information to make a comprehensive assessment of the applicant's financial resources and need.(b) The department will assess the applicant's financial condition based upon the financial information submitted by the applicant and will establish an amount of award associated with the application.(c) The department may, within its discretion, engage directly with the applicant's identified vendor or utility provider and pay those costs or debts specifically identified by the applicant or the vendor in lieu of making an award directly to the applicant.(d) If the department determines, upon initial receipt of the application, that the applicant's situation constitutes an emergency condition affecting the applicant's health or safety, the commission will make appropriate efforts to expedite that application. Indiana Veterans' Affairs Commission; 915 IAC 3-6-5; filed 1/10/2019, 1:58 p.m.: 20190206-IR-915180243FRA